Engineering Internship - Lab Focus (Summer 2027)

Vertiv; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv in Dearborn/Columbus area is seeking a Thermal Laboratory Engineering Intern to support testing and data analysis for liquid cooling products and thermal management systems. You will assist with test setup, instrumentation, data collection, and reporting while gaining hands-on experience with lab equipment and thermal testing methods.

You will work with engineers to support new product development and sustaining engineering, contributing to procedure improvements and documentation.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Strong interest in hands-on laboratory testing and product validation.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Ability to analyze data and communicate technical findings clearly.
• Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, and test procedures.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work safely around laboratory equipment and test systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment while managing individual assignments.

Responsibilities

• Support thermal and liquid cooling product testing in laboratory environments.
• Assist with the setup, operation, and maintenance of test equipment and instrumentation.
• Collect, analyze, and document test data for engineering review.
• Create test reports, summaries, and presentations of laboratory findings.
• Help develop and improve test procedures, work instructions, and laboratory documentation.
• Support troubleshooting of test setups, products, and instrumentation issues.
• Verify product performance against engineering specifications and requirements.
• Assist engineers with test design, execution, and data reduction activities.
• Perform routine calibration checks and ensure compliance with laboratory safety practices.
• Collaborate with engineering, product development, and laboratory personnel to support ongoing projects.
• Participate in new product development testing, validation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate records of testing activities and laboratory results.

Skills

Data analysis

Lab testing

Team collaboration

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Engineering Technology

Tools

Data acquisition

Lab instrumentation

Excel

Test equipment

Thermal sensors

Documentation systems

Job description

Thermal Laboratory Engineering Intern – Liquid Cooling

The intern will assist the Dearborn Laboratory team in supporting testing, validation, and data analysis activities for Vertiv's liquid cooling products and thermal management systems. Responsibilities include test setup, instrumentation, data collection, troubleshooting, and reporting of test results. The intern will gain hands‑on experience with laboratory equipment, thermal testing methodologies, and product validation processes while working alongside engineers and technicians to support new product development and sustaining engineering activities.

The intern will assist the Dearborn Laboratory team in supporting testing, validation, and data analysis activities for Vertiv's liquid cooling products and thermal management systems. Responsibilities include test setup, instrumentation, data collection, troubleshooting, and reporting of test results. The intern will gain hands‑on experience with laboratory equipment, thermal testing methodologies, and product validation processes while working alongside engineers and technicians to support new product development and sustaining engineering activities.

Preferred Major/Field of Study:

Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or other related Engineering disciplines

Preferred Year:

Junior or Senior

Tools/Skills Exposure:

Data acquisition systems, laboratory instrumentation, Microsoft Excel, test equipment, thermal measurement devices, and engineering documentation systems

Responsibilities

• Support thermal and liquid cooling product testing in laboratory environments.
• Assist with the setup, operation, and maintenance of test equipment and instrumentation.
• Collect, analyze, and document test data for engineering review.
• Create test reports, summaries, and presentations of laboratory findings.
• Help develop and improve test procedures, work instructions, and laboratory documentation.
• Support troubleshooting of test setups, products, and instrumentation issues.
• Verify product performance against engineering specifications and requirements.
• Assist engineers with test design, execution, and data reduction activities.
• Perform routine calibration checks and ensure compliance with laboratory safety practices.
• Collaborate with engineering, product development, and laboratory personnel to support ongoing projects.
• Participate in new product development testing, validation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate records of testing activities and laboratory results.

Desired Skills:

• Experience with laboratory testing, data collection, and technical analysis.
• Familiarity with engineering instrumentation such as thermocouples, pressure sensors, flow meters, power analyzers, or data acquisition systems.
• Experience using Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting.
• Basic understanding of thermal systems, fluid flow, heat transfer, or mechanical systems.

Requirements

• Pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Strong interest in hands‑on laboratory testing and product validation.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Ability to analyze data and communicate technical findings clearly.
• Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, and test procedures.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work safely around laboratory equipment and test systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment while managing individual assignments.

What You'll Gain

• Hands‑on experience with liquid cooling and thermal management technologies.
• Exposure to real‑world product validation and testing processes.
• Experience working with advanced laboratory instrumentation and data acquisition systems.
• Opportunities to collaborate with engineers, technicians, and product development teams.
• Insight into the development and qualification of mission‑critical thermal solutions for data center applications.

About Us

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principles & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

OUR CORE PRINCIPLES:

Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

• High-Performance Culture
• Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• Innovation
• Financial Strength

VERTIV BEHAVIORS

• Own it
• Act with urgency
• Foster a customer‑first mindset
• Think big and execute
• Lead by example
• Drive continuous improvement
• Learn and seek out development
• Promote transparent & open communication

About Vertiv

Vertiv (NYSE: VRT) brings together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services to enable its customers’ vital applications to run continuously, perform optimally and grow with their business needs. Vertiv solves the most important challenges facing today’s data centers, communication networks, and commercial and industrial facilities with a portfolio of power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extend from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Westerville, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs around 34,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. Visit Vertiv.com to learn more.

Work Authorization

No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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